My name is Kristen. I'm a 20-something working mom of two kids. I'm also a mom with Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety.

I was diagnosed with depression when I was 18, and after having my second child, ended up back on medication after a fight with Post Partum Psychosis. I've been trying to control and manage my mental illness ever since. I've been just recently diagnosed with BPD after being diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and showed signs of a oncoming bipolar disorder.

I wanted to start a blog that celebrated the mom I am, mental illness and all. I wanted to share with the world that just because I have a mental illness, I'm NOT a bad mother. I also wanted to speak up for the moms that were suffering in silence. This is a place to stand up and shout, "I have a mental illness and I'm still freakin' awesome!"

This blog is a little bit of everything with a "crazy" spin on it. I do things a bit off kilter, a bit weird, a bit crazy. And I'm here to share it with you! I'm a self proclaimed Princess, Dancer, Goth, Artist, Unicorn Rider and Dragon Slayer.

Along with my personal journey, you can run into stories about other moms who have dealt with mental illness in some way, shape, or form, too. This isn't just a one sided story. It never is. Along with the fun and the crazy, I'm also out to educate people about mental illness and the effect it can have on everyone.

So, pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, wine, or straight whisky, and enjoy the adventures of a Maniac Mom.